What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Business Litigation - Fort Worth position at Winstead PC?
Winstead is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Business Litigation Practice Group in the Fort Worth office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.
- Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence; proofread for accuracy and completeness; save documents to the document management system.
- Review and proofread legal briefs.
- Docket case deadlines.
- File documents in state and federal courts.
- Review, organize, and process client billing in a timely manner.
- Research and respond to requests for information from attorneys and clients.
- Enter attorney time; review and revise timesheets accurately.
- Manage and monitor the calendaring of deadlines and key dates.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings; interact with clients and other contacts.
- Coordinate business travel arrangements.
- Develop and organize electronic and physical files; maintain efficient organizational systems.
- Prepare conflict of interest checks and open new client files.
- Prepare engagement letters and conflict waivers.
- Coordinate with Audit Committee to prepare audit responses for clients.
- Process expense reports/reimbursement requests.
- Assist assigned attorneys with CLE compliance and business development activities.
- Oversee office operations, including managing supplies, coordinating administrative processes, and ensuring a well-organized and efficient work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm.
- Prior litigation experience required.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong working knowledge of document management systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.